Assistant Packing Manager

Paul Rhodes Bakery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bakery products

Shop discount

Birthday cake

Company events

Referral bonus

Cycle to work

Additional holiday allowance

Paid breaks

Job summary

Paul Rhodes Bakery is seeking an Assistant Packing Manager to oversee the packing department, drive efficiency, and uphold safety and quality standards at our Greenwich site. You will train and coach the packing team, coordinate daily operations, and partner with technical and hygiene colleagues to maintain production targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and a proactive mindset in a busy food manufacturing environment at London-based facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in packing/production within food manufacturing or similar.
• Strong understanding of packing processes, quality checks, and compliance.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead by example and support the team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Packing Manager in planning and supervising daily packing operations.
• Monitor packing lines for accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
• Coordinate shift schedules and staffing to meet production timelines.
• Support onboarding, training, and coaching of the team.
• Work with Technical, Production, and Hygiene teams on food safety and H&S compliance.
• Escalate issues affecting workflow, quality, or team performance.
• Ensure correct stock rotation, labelling, and traceability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organised packing floor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as point of contact in the Packing Manager's absence.

Skills

Packing experience

Food manufacturing

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Company About Us:

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Packing Manager supports the daily running of the packing department - overseeing packing activities, maintaining quality and safety standards, and helping the team hit production targets. The role includes supporting training, shift planning, and shift handovers, working closely with the Packing Manager to drive efficiency and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Packing Manager in planning and supervising daily packing operations
• Monitor packing lines for accuracy, efficiency, and quality
• Coordinate shift schedules and staffing to meet production timelines
• Support onboarding, training, and coaching of the team
• Work with Technical, Production, and Hygiene teams on food safety and H&S compliance
• Escalate issues affecting workflow, quality, or team performance
• Ensure correct stock rotation, labelling, and traceability
• Maintain a safe, clean, organised packing floor
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as point of contact in the Packing Manager's absence

Key Skills Required:

• Experience in packing/production within food manufacturing or similar
• Strong understanding of packing processes, quality checks, and compliance
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example and support the team
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

Location:

• Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London) - NIGHT SHFITS
• Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Benefits:

• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
• Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service
• Paid breaks

Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at [e-mail]